QLS-4100 Xe 5-3Operating Without Compressed AirThe QLS-4100 Xe RibbonRation ribbon conservation system has beendesigned so that the printer can operate normally without compressed air,but without the advantage of ribbon savings.If sufficient compressed air is not available during the power up self-test, theprinter will detect this condition and display the following message:Pressing the SELECT key will disable the RibbonRation system until thepower to the unit is cycled and sufficient compressed air is available to theprinter. If this message appears and you do have compressed air connectedto the printer, check the pressure level on the air regulator to ensure that itmeets the minimum 70 psi requirement. Once sufficient air pressure isavailable to the printer, this message will disappear and the printer will go toa Ready state.Memory Card DetectionThe status of the memory card is checked during the power-up sequence. Ifthe card is working properly, or if no card is inserted, the power-up sequencewill proceed normally. If a problem with the memory card is detected, youwill be given the option to perform a corrective action, which requires thememory card write protection setting to be off, or remove the card.If an unformatted memory card is detected, you can format or remove thecard. Refer to the System Menu section of Chapter 4 for more information.If the card is missing any required folders, you can press SELECT to addthem, or remove the card. The message “Folders Complete” will appearwhen folders are successfully added.If the card is defective, you will be prompted to remove the card.Remove Flash Card orSELECT to Add FolderRemove Flash Card orSELECT to Format itRUN with NO AIR?Press: Select